The police interacting with trans protesters vs the police interacting with aggressive homophobes at Glasgow Pride.
Idk about you but this speaks volumes to me
Over here in the UK most pride events have a stand run by police to show they support pride and the struggles of LGBTQ people. They’re lying. The want control of the crowds but have no concern for the struggles of LGBTQ activists or peoples, they will arrest you in a hearbeat if you oppose their presence. They do not care, they are not welcome at a protest against oppression, where they just continue to oppress us.
Glasgow Pride was an absolute mess.
At least five trans and queer activists were arrested. Three were arrested for protesting the fact that Scottish officers were allowed to march at the front. Two young activists were arrested for having a banner that read ‘These faggots fight fascists’.
So, ya know, police arrested trans and queer activists for practicing their freedom of speech and reclaiming slurs for themselves, while not arresting actual homophobes. And just to make matters worse Pride Glasgowhad released a statement saying they approve of the arrests.
Fucking mess.
